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CAFE ADDICTS YOUR MONTHLY GUIDE TO OUR GREAT NORTH SHORE CAFES
I SEE RED! HER NAME WAS LOLA…
Gorgeous new addition to the parade of shops on Lake Road, Devonport, opposite Old Lake Road is lola's. Formerly Ngataringa Espresso, this super-cute new cafe is the creation of Devonport local Kathryn Fitchett. She has brought a fresh, stylish look to her beautiful business, which opened at the end of the year. Popular locally-roasted organic coffee beans come from Chiasso and Kathryn has a small selection of fresh baking delightfully displayed, retro-style on the counter. As well as hot drinks and tasty treats, there is a surprisingly large range of gorgeous New Zealand-made soy candles. And she stocks bottles of Raglan Coconut Yoghurt. It's causing people to travel from miles around to buy it! lola's, 63 Lake Road, Devonport 027 573 5528.
MOZAIK CAFFÉ Choose one of these amazing deals at Mozaik All Day Breakfast with regular coffee $11.90 or Muffin and regular coffee, $6 Shore City, Cnr Anzac St & Lake Rd, Takapuna. Open: Mon-Wed 7.30am-6pm, Thurs 7.30am to 9pm, Fri 7.30am-6pm, Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 8am-5pm. Ph (09) 488 2144 NEED TO KNOW: 10% off on any mains and Glass of Mozaik wine and any Beer for $4.00.
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You can't miss this popular Cafe in Takapuna – it's fire engine red. Located on the Hurstmere strip near the corner of Killarney Street, Little Red Cup has quickly become a favourite for many Takapuna locals. They have a great formula – friendly staff, good coffee and fresh and tasty food. It has become one of my favourites for brekky, brunch or lunch. Most recently I had their Free Range Lemon Herb Chicken Salad (pictured) for lunch that was devine. Their Lemon and Blueberry Muffins are very special as well. The menu for brekky is comprehensive with muesli and porridge being pretty good and they do great eggs across a number of options. Try their 'Feel Better' (free range eggs, pesto, baby vine tomatoes, rocket with sauteed capsicum and feta on Italian bread). There's also good mushrooms on toast, eggs benedict, mince on toast, a brekky salad and corn fritters – an extensive all day menu. It's a goodie! Little Red Cup – 176 Hurstmere Rd, Takapuna Beach. Phone 489 4728. Open daily 7am until 3pm.
GO RETRO AT ARMADILLO
Just around the bend where Beach Road veers to Knights Rd in Rothesay Bay is Armadillo. A vintage/retro-inspired, quirky cafe with a rocka-billy influence (your table number is an old seven-inch record!) with fun staff, great coffee and a tweak of a view of Rangitoto Island in the courtyard out the back. While I indulged in a cappuccino and shared a tasty treat off the menu with my husband, of Kumara rosti with seasonal greens and poached eggs, $16.50, my children devoured the kids' pancakes in the little seating area. This children's area is complete with a mini bookshelf filled with books and games - a perfect little spot for the kids to be entertained while you relax with a cuppa. Armadillo 2 Knights Road, Rothesay Bay Open Mon, Wed - Sun 8am-4pm Closed Tuesday
TIGER COFFEE
RICHOUX PATISSERIE
We aim to please at Tiger Coffee! Beautiful coffee made with freshly ground and roasted organic beans, at a mere $4.00 for a large cup. Our coffees are known in the Wairau Park area so come and grab a takeaway coffee from us, perhaps accompanied by some lovely freshly baked muffins, sandwiches and treats to go. Our new conference facilities are available to hire during or after business hours and we are here to assist you with any events, meetings or conferences you may need. Tiger Coffee is now selling coffee beans - available in 200gm bags and grab a free coffee with every purchase. (starts mid-December and only for a limited time). We will soon have frappes. Open 8.00am to 4pm Monday to Friday. 195B, Wairau Road. www.tigercoffee.com NEED TO KNOW: Coming soon our new retail space with a selection of commercial and home machines, beans and everything in between! - catering for all your coffee needs! And if we don’t have it we will find the solution for you!
He has done it again! Proving again, that he knows a thing or two about creating a great pie, Jason Hay from Richoux Patisserie, has won the bronze award at The Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards with his popular Steak and Gravy pie. Jason and his expert team are committed to bringing you great tasting food at affordable prices with those award winning pies as well as delicious, sweet and savoury muffins, scrumptious cakes (including glutenfree), healthy salads and sandwiches.
Issue 52 - March 2015 www.channelmag.co.nz
Mon- Fri 6.30am – 4pm, Sat 7.30am - 2pm, 447 Lake Road, Takapuna 09 489 9903 www.richouxpatisserie.co.nz NEED TO KNOW: Come in for our fresh baked Hot Cross Buns!